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A helicopter flies over the IH-35 service road to survey a grass fire along the interstate near Jarrell on Friday, September 1.

Rock quarry fire consumes approximately 21 acres

At approximately 1 p.m. last Friday, Williamson County Emergency Communications received a call regarding a grass fire along the southbound Interstate 35 service road just south of Jarrell at the … more

Contributed Report | 9/3/23

Texas State quarterback TJ Finley (7) looks to pass the ball as Texas State safety Justin Strong (40) grabs on for an attempted sack during an NCAA football game between Baylor and Texas State on September 2, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Texas State won, 42-31.

Texas State shocks Baylor with first win over Power 5 opponent

Texas State shocked Baylor with the biggest upset of the college football kickoff weekend with the Bobcats beating the Bears 42-31 at McLane Stadium in Waco on Saturday. It was Bobcats head coach GJ … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 9/2/23

Texas running back Jonathan Brooks (24) carries the ball on a 37-yard touchdown reception in Saturday's home opener against Rice.

Sophomore QB Ewers leads Longhorns to 37-10 win over Rice in opener

Eleventh ranked Texas opened the 2023 season with a 37-10 victory over Rice on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers completed … more

STAFF REPORTS | 9/2/23

Lakeline Mall in northwest Austin, seen on Aug. 18, 2022.

UPDATE: Shooting incidents at Lakeline Mall, Arboretum shopping area this week; Two dead, one injured at Arboretum

Two separate incidents involving shots fired occurred this week, including at the Lakline Mall on Wednesday and a fatal shooting incident at the Arboretum shopping area on Thursday. Both … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/31/23

Prescription drugs on shelves at ScriptCo on Apr. 13, 2022.

Texas can now apply to import lower-priced Canadian medications

Texans struggling with skyrocketing medication costs could see relief under a new program that allows distributors to import cheaper drugs from Canada. House Bill 25 creates the “Wholesale … more

By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune | 8/31/23

Cedar Park Timberwolves fans during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Cedar Ridge on August 25, 2023 in Cedar Park.

Game Schedule

THURSDAY High School Football Westwood at Austin High House Park, 7:30 p.m. Leander vs Bastrop Bible Stadium, 7 p.m. FRIDAY High School Football Cedar Park at Vandegrift … more

8/31/23

A wide variety of new laws are going into effect Sept. 1, 2023.

Check out how these new laws going into effect Sept. 1 affect you

The floodgates are opening Sept. 1 as hundreds of laws go into effect, impacting almost every aspect of Texans' lives. While the more than 750 laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/30/23

Judith Ritchie was appointed as Williamson County elections administrator for the interim while the Election Commission begins its search for a permanent replacement.

Williamson County Elections Commission names Judith Ritchie as elections administrator

At the August 15 meeting of the Williamson County Election Commission, Judith Ritchie was appointed as Williamson County elections administrator for the interim while the Election Commission begins … more

Staff Reports | 8/30/23

A mosquito trap in Williamson County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus.

First human case of West Nile confirmed in Williamson County for 2023

Williamson County and Cities Health District reported the first human case of West Nile Virus infection in Williamson County for 2023. The patient is a female resident of northern Williamson County … more

Staff Reports | 8/30/23

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver made a pair of difficult saves in the 60th minute of Sunday's match at FC Dallas, but was unable to get to Nkosi Tafari's game-winner in stoppage time.

FC Dallas breaks deadlock with 97th minute winner over Austin

FRISCO – Austin FC battled for 97 minutes, shorthanded for 30 minutes, holding FC Dallas scoreless before Nkosi Tafari broke through with a game-winning header past Brad Stuver and into the top … more

Staff Reports | 8/29/23

A general view of the entrance to Dell Diamond on the Round Rock Express Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Express explode for 11-2 win Over Salt Lake to claim series

ROUND ROCK – The Round Rock Express improved to 33-18 in league play and 77-48 overall when they closed out their series against the Salt Lake Bees with an 11-2 victory on Sunday night at Dell … more

Staff Reports | 8/29/23

Leander Police still searching for driver who fled two-fatality accident; Department calling on public's help

The Leander Police Department is still calling on the public's help to identifiy the driver who fled a two-fatality hit-and-run acident that occurred Aug. 26. Police officers were called around … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/29/23

Texas National Guard members and DPS officers take positions along the Rio Grande in El Paso to help patrol the border between the U.S. and Mexico December 2022.

Texas National Guard member fires across Rio Grande, wounds Mexican citizen

A National Guard member on duty at the Texas-Mexico border in El Paso fired across the Rio Grande, injuring a 37-year-old Mexican man in Ciudad Juárez on Saturday night, according to the Texas … more

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune, and Davis Winkie, Military Times | 8/28/23

Texas midfielder Lexi Missimo (10) heads the ball during an NCAA women’s soccer match between Texas and LSU on August 24, 2023 in Austin. LSU won, 3-1.

Missimo notches hat trick in first 30 minutes to down Iona on Sunday

Lexi Missimo turned in her first career collegiate hat trick during Texas’ 6-0 victory over Iona on Sunday night, helping the Longhorns rebound from a 3-1 loss to LSU on Thursday … more

Staff Reports | 8/28/23

The Texas grid operator asked residents to conserve energy for the third time this week as demand to cool homes and businesses nearly outpaces supply.

Texas asked residents to conserve power for four consecutive days amid intense heat

The state's grid operator asked Texans to conserve electricity for the fourth consecutive day Sunday as intense heat threatened to cause a power-supply emergency. It's the sixth such request … more

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune | 8/28/23

Cedar Park running back Trae Hill (21) escapes from Cedar Ridge defensive back Davon Crank (23) on a carry during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Cedar Ridge on August 25, 2023 in Cedar Park.

High School Football Roundup

Vista Ridge 21, Bowie 14 ; Vista Ridge quarterback Jackson Arnot was 10-for-19 passing for 127 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Rangers' 21-14 win over Bowie last Friday. Josaan Gaines had a … more

8/26/23

Leander Police investigating shooting incident

The Leander Police Department is investigating an incident where a woman allegedly fired a weapon in the 2700 block of South Bagdad Road. Officers responded to a 5:45 p.m. call about shots fired … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/26/23

One person injured in Cedar Park after isolated shooting incident

An unidentified individual was rushed to the hospital Tuesday, Aug. 22, with gunshot wounds after an isolated shooting incident in Cedar Park. Cedar Park Police officers were called around 4:12 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/26/23

BREAKING: Rick Beverlin, Leander city manager, resigns

Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin resigned from the City of Leander on Tuesday, Aug. 23, after accepting an offer to serve as city manager for the City of Nacogdoches. Beverlin has been … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/23/23

Leander man sentenced for soliciting minors

A Leander man was sentenced to six years in prison for soliciting minors for sex online. Arnold Elkins, 58, was convicted by a jury of third-degree Online Solicitation of a Minor and sentenced … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/23/23

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